Year: 2014

Rita’s Italian Ice Awards Largest Area Franchise Development Ever

TREVOSE, Pa.– Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 stores, has awarded its largest area franchise development agreement ever to Rita’s GP, LLC, a business unit of a diverse business development group based in Old Town, San Diego. Like so many others in San Diego, one of the partners is a transplant from Rita’s Italian Ice Awards Largest Area Franchise Development Ever

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By Ben Baggett | Posted February 4, 2014

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Three Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise

From finances to legal documentation, there’s a lot that goes into the preliminary stages of buying a franchise. When you make the decision to become a franchisee, you’re opening yourself up to leadership, to innovation, and to the optimistic pursuit of financial success. But going hand in hand with success, comes a true dedication – Three Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise

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By Upside Group Franchise Co | Posted January 23, 2014

Retro Fitness and Let’s YO! Name Ray Lauletti VP of Real Estate and Development

COLTS NECK, N.J. — Retro Fitness, a low-cost, high-value fitness franchise, along with its sister-brand Let’s YO!, a fresh, all-natural frozen yogurt shop, announced today the appointment of Ray Lauletti as Vice President of Real Estate and Development. Lauletti brings to the position 25 years of business and real estate development experience. Most recently, Lauletti Retro Fitness and Let’s YO! Name Ray Lauletti VP of Real Estate and Development

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 21, 2014

How Do You Roll? inks development deal for Washington D.C. area

How Do You Roll? has inked a deal with Raj Patel of the Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Group, LLC to develop the Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware and northern Virginia area. Over the next eight years, Patel will sell and support the opening of 25 units targeting Washington D.C., Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Rockville, and Northern Virginia for How Do You Roll? inks development deal for Washington D.C. area

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 21, 2014

Give the Gift of Well-Being and a Balanced Lifestyle from Massage Heights this Valentine’s Day

San Antonio, Texas — Massage Heights a leader of professional, affordable and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services wants to help consumers and their loved ones stay on track with their personal new year’s resolutions with the gift of well-being this Valentine’s Day.  Gift cards can be purchased for any denomination online or in a local Retreat Give the Gift of Well-Being and a Balanced Lifestyle from Massage Heights this Valentine’s Day

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 21, 2014

Mr. Appliance Ranks on Entrepreneurs Franchise 500

Waco, TX — Entrepreneur magazine has ranked Mr. Appliance No. 474 on the 2014 Franchise 500 list. The Mr. Appliance franchise is the leading appliance repair franchise in the United States specializing in business improvement and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is well-respected as the most comprehensive and prestigious ranking’s list of franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Mr. Appliance Ranks on Entrepreneurs Franchise 500

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 21, 2014

World Travel Holdings Home-Based Division Experiences Double Digit Growth

Fort Lauderdale, Fl — World Travel Holdings, the world’s leading cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company, announces that its home-based division, comprised of CruiseOne, achieved many notable accomplishments in 2013. From CruiseOne reaching the 800th franchise milestone to expanding its marketing programs; launching innovative technological developments; enhancing training programs; and winning prestigious awards such as the Small World Travel Holdings Home-Based Division Experiences Double Digit Growth

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 15, 2014

Red Mango Celebrates Milestone Year Of Development In 2013

DALLAS — Red Mango, named one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2013 by Entrepreneur magazine, celebrated an award-winning year for franchise development in 2013. The chain surpassed 270 locations, which includes units across 30 states and 43 international sites throughout Mexico, Uruguay and El Salvador.   Red Mango celebrated the addition of more than 40 new franchisees Red Mango Celebrates Milestone Year Of Development In 2013

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 15, 2014

Cartridge World Among Top Franchises

In January, Entrepreneur magazine announced Cartridge World as one of the country’s top 100 franchises. The announcement was made as part of the annual Franchise 500 list, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking, released in the magazine’s January edition. Cartridge World joins the likes of Subway and McDonald’s as a growing international brand with stores Cartridge World Among Top Franchises

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By Ben Baggett | Posted January 15, 2014